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Gene’s Sausage Shop
Butcher and Deli
Ravenswood, Chicago
The folks at Bon Appetit Magazine and Time Out Chicago like this place. Would you agree?
"nice selection of craft beer and a rooftop to sample"(15 Tips)
"Sausages, pierogi, best prepared soups in the city!"(4 Tips)
"One of my favorite places in Lincoln square"(2 Tips)
"where long picnic tables and four taps"(2 Tips)
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ChicagoistJuly 26, 2016This low-key rooftop is filled with picnic tables, giant umbrellas and the smell of sausages on the grill. They've got a half German, half American draft program, and a great food menu. Read more
- Time Out ChicagoJune 24, 2013In summer, pick enjoy brats from “Gene's Bier Garden” on the third-floor roof, where long picnic tables and four taps add to the German beer-garden setting. http://tmout.us/maA24 Read more
Serious EatsMay 20, 2013The corned beef sandwich is the total package: fantastic corned beef and fresh rye bread generously flecked with caraway seeds, tangy pickles, a stone-ground mustard, and horseradish cheddar cheese.
Find the most obscure bottle of eastern European amaro you can find in the liquor section upstairs, then pair it with whatever suits your fancy from the butcher.
What is not to love.... The cuts of meat, the variety of smoked foods, the other items you need and know you will always find here. Our go to for food and cooking.
Great selection of sausages, headcheese, and other meats- as well as cheese, wine, beer, & some European sweets. During the spring through fall they also open up their rooftop bar
DaveSeptember 3, 2014This place is a magical wonderland of awesomeness! I wouldn't be surprised if they had unicorn steaks somewhere in their extensive meat and deli counter.
Chicago TribuneApril 30, 2015The chicken noodle soup Gene's Sausage Shop begins and ends with the restorative broth, cooked from Amish chickens in-store daily, tasting like chicken times 1,000. No hyperbole. Read more
Anna VMay 13, 2014Gene's is fantastic! Awesome selection of imports. Take the time to stop by and explore everything there is to offer. You won't be disappointed.
Ed LevineDecember 30, 2016Fantastic butcher, nice selection of wine and beer, and everything else you need to make a fine meal- ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014Gene's stocks dry aged and grass fed beef (aged in-house) and an exceptional variety of sausages. Read more
- Elise CatalanotteFebruary 22, 2016Sausages, pierogi, best prepared soups in the city! Wine, beer and prepared foods selection is excellent.
The prepared foods are the best. Pierogis and soups are delicious and easy. My favorite is the lima bean stew- Lauren O'ConnorDecember 6, 2015Amazing perogis. Lots of fun foods to try, good meats. One of my favorite places in Lincoln square
ManbqueApril 29, 2012Try a sample of their double smoked pork belly, then go upstairs and get a Schlenkerla smoked beer
Erin ColesMay 29, 2013Rooftop is perfect...cheap tall boys ($3...stiegl radler tallboys too!), solid goulash and potato pancakes. Wunderbar!
All the meat, sweets, alcohol and groceries you'll ever need from Europe. Unbeatable rooftop in the summer too.
Buy everything in the store, and don't forget to check out the rooftop when the weather's nice.
The tip that you can't use reusable bags is not true. You cannot use them to gather items as you shop, you need to get a basket. You are more than welcome to use your reusable bags at checkout.
I loved the previous space, Meyers. But Gene's is a nice upgrade. Pretzel bread is good (only day-of). And I highly recommend the double-smoked pork loin.- Justin IsraelsSeptember 29, 2014Sausages in every shape and color, nice selection of craft beer and a rooftop to sample it all
One of the commenters said they don't allow reusable grocery bags. They do allow them, but like any other place, you use them at check-out, not while shopping. #commonsense
Their homemade liver wurst is a great deal and delicious.
Jonathan WellsMarch 13, 2011For my Bloody Marys, I use the giant kosher deli style dill pickle from the tank by the meats. Perfect.
Be sure to stop by the meat counter to sample myriad sausages and other meats. But please don't hog the counter...
AgathaDecember 19, 2009New Polish store in Lincoln Square. They have a lot of items from the motherland, but for some reason it just seems a little less authentic than spots like Andy's Deli
Great spot for kids treats like cookies and chocolates, cheaper than the bakery case at Selmarie.
AlisonAugust 25, 2010This is a cute shop for meats, sides, cheese. The pastry selection is pretty good too!
Good, well priced meats and the friendly, helpful service can't be beat!
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Gene’s Sausage Shop
4750 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Lawrence Ave & Leland Ave)
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
(773) 728-7243
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Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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"Although pricey, it doesn't matter what you pick out. This is probably the best butcher in the city with very knowledgeable employees. My personal favorite are the fresh Hungarian sausages."
Mike - 8.5
"Great food & event space - only criticism is the relatively staid beer list. Add some smaller breweries on tap & in large format bottles. Put that space to use for some breweries for rare beer nights"
Christopher - 8.6
"No better place to go especially before any holiday. Chicken pinwheels and pork steak prices can't be beat."
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